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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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