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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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