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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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