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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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