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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of 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. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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