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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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