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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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