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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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