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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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