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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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