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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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