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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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