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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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