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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different 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 stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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