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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning are making it possible for students 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. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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