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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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