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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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