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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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