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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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