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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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