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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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