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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners 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. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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