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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are empowering humans all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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