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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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