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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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