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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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