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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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