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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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