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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. 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 consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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