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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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