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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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