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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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