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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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