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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. 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 generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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