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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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