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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. 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. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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