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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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