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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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