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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 (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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