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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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