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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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