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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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