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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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