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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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