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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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