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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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