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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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