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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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