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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around 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 online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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