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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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