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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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