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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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