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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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