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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people 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. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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