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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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