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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning enable humans all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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