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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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