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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

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