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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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