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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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