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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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