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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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