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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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