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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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