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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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