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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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