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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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