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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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