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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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