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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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