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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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