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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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