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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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