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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for humans all over 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 MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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