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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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