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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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