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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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