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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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