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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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