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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning are empowering students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies 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 educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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