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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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