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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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