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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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