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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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