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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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