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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning are enabling learners all over the world 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 online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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