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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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