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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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