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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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