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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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