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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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