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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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