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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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