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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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