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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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