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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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