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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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