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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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