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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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