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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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