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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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