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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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