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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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