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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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