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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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