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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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