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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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