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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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