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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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