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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources