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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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