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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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