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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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