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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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