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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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