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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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