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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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