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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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