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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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