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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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