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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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