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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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