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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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