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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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