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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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