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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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