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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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