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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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