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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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