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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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