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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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