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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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