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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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