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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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