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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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