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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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