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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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