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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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