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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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