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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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