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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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