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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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