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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology have empowered learners all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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