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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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