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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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