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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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