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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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