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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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