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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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