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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around 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 MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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