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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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