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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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