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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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