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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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