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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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