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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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