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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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