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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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