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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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