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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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