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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people 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. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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