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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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