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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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