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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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