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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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