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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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