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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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