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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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