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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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