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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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