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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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