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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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