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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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