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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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