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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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