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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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