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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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