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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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