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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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