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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are commonly 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 numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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