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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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