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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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