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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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