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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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