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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education are empowering learners 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. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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