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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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