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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners 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 MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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