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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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