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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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