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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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