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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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