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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are enabling learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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