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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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