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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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