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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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