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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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