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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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