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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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