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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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