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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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