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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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