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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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