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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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