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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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