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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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