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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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