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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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