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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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