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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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