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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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