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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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