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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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