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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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