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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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