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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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