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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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