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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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