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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models 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 institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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