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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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