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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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