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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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