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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are free for learners but do not 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 numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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