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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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