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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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