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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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