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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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