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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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