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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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