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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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