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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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