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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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