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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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