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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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