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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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