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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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