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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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