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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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