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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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