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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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