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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online 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 in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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