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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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