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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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