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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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