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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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