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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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