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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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