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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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