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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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