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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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