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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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