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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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