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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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