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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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