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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources