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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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