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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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