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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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