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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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