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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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