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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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