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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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