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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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