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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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