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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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