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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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