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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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