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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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