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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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