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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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