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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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