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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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