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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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