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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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