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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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