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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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