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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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