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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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