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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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