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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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