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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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