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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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