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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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