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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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