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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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