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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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