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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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