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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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