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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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