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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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