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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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