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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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