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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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