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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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