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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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