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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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