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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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