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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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