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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over 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. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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