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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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