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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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