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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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