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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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