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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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