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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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