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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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