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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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