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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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