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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. 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 online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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