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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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