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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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