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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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