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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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