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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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