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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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