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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology enable learners all over the world to be participants 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. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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