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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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