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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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