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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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