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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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