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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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