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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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