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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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