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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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