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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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