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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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