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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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