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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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