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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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