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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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