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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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