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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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