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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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