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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes 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 ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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