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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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