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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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