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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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