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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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