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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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