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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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