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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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