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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology enable students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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