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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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