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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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