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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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