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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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