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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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