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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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