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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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