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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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