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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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