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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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