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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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