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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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