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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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