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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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