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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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