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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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