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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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