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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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