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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology enable 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 MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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