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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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