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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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