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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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