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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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