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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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