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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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