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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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