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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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