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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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