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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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