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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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