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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. 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 students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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