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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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