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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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