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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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