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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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