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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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