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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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