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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans 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 online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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