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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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