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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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