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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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