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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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