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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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