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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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