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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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