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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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