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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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