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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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