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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world 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 mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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