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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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