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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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