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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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