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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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