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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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