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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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