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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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