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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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