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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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