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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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