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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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