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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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