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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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