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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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