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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business 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 the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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