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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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