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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

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