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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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