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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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