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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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