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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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