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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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