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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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