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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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