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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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