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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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