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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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