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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers 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 courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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