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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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