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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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