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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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