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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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