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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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