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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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