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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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