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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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