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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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