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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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