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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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