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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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