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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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