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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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