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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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