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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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