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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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