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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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