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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

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