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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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