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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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