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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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