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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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