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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning enable people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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