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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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