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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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