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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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