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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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