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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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