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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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