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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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