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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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