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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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