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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

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