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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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