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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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