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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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