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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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