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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

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