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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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