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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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