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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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