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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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