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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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