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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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