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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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