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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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