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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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