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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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