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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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