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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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