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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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