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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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