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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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