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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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