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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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