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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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