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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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