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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning enable students 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. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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