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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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