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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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