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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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