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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in 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 commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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