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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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