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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

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