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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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