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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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