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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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