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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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