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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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