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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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