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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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