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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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