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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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