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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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