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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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