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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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