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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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