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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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