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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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