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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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