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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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