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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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