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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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