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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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