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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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