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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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