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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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