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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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