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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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