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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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