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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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