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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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