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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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